Is this too sensitive? Dealing with difficult issues in Inquests and Inquiries - Oct 2019
Public Inquiries
Matthew has been ranked as a Band 1 Junior in Chambers & Partners since 2013. He is currently instructed as Lead Junior Counsel to the Infected Blood Inquiry and the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. Previously, he worked on the Detainee Inquiry, the Al-Sweady Public Inquiry and the Bloody Sunday Inquiry.
He is ranked as a Star Individual by Chambers & Partners and a Tier 1 junior by Legal 500.
Selected Cases
- The Infected Blood Inquiry (ongoing): Matthew is presently Lead Junior Counsel to the Inquiry, which is examining the infection of NHS patients through the use of infected blood and blood products.
- The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (2016 – present): Matthew is Lead Junior Counsel to the Inquiry in one of its investigative strands and has advised on wider issues of public law. He has facilitated public seminars on overseas approaches to preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation, and on the domestic criminal justice system.
- The Al-Sweady Public Inquiry (2010-2012): Matthew was part of the team representing more than 500 soldiers in a public inquiry into allegations of the mistreatment of detainees following a battle in Iraq.
- The Detainee Inquiry (2011-2012): Matthew acted for the Inquiry, which examined allegations of complicity by the UK in the rendition, torture and mistreatment of detainees overseas.
- The Bloody Sunday Inquiry (2002-2009): Matthew worked as an historian on the inquiry into the events of 30 January 1972, in which thirteen people were killed following a civil rights march in Northern Ireland. He worked with Counsel to the Inquiry and the Tribunal.
Public Hearings begin in The Infected Blood Inquiry - May 2019
On 30th April 2019, the first public hearings of the Infected Blood Inquiry were held in London. More are planned over the next year in Belfast, Leeds, Edinburgh and Cardiff. The Inquiry is chaired by...
The Birmingham Pub Bombings Inquest concludes - Apr 2019
On 5th April 2019, the jury returned its determination in the Birmingham Inquests 1974, which concerned the deaths of 21 people in the Birmingham Pub Bombings on 21 November 1974. The jury...
The Birmingham Pub Bombings Inquest opens - Feb 2019
On 25th February 2019 the Birmingham Inquests 1974, also known as the Birmingham Pub Bombings Inquest, officially commenced. The inquest is looking into the deaths of 21 people who died in or near the...
1COR hitting the headlines with Martin Forde QC, Jeremy Hyam QC and Matthew Hill featured in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 2019 - Jan 2019
Delighted to have our members featured in The Lawyer’s Hot 100 for an outstanding year for Martin Forde QC, Jeremy Hyam QC and Matthew Hill. 1COR are proud to have the most members from a single...
Infected Blood Inquiry announces innovative plans to allow individuals to give evidence anonymously - Jan 2019
The Infected Blood Inquiry has announced innovative plans to allow individuals to give evidence through appointed intermediaries. The intermediaries will visit those who request their support and then...
Matthew Hill succeeds in former PM costs case - Dec 2018
Matthew Hill has successfully defended the right to privacy and confidentiality of former Prime Ministers and their employees in a claim arising from the Freedom of Information Act. The Public Duty...
Neil Sheldon and Matthew Hill in Supreme Court over the correct approach to the assessment of medical evidence in asylum claims - Dec 2018
Neil Sheldon and Matthew Hill have appeared in the Supreme Court in a case concerning whether an asylum seeker’s scars were inflicted by torture or as the result of a planned procedure carried out...
Delighted to have 1COR, Lizanne Gumbel QC and Matthew Hill nominated in the Legal 500 Awards - Dec 2018
We are pleased to announce that our chambers and two members have been nominated for the Legal 500 Awards in recognition of their hard work. 1 Crown Office Row has been nominated for 'Personal...
Peter Skelton QC, Matthew Hill and Gideon Barth successful in Court of Appeal inquests challenge - Sep 2018
The Court of Appeal today handed down judgment in a case arising from the renewed inquests into the Birmingham Pub Bombings. The case concerns the breadth of investigation that a coroner must...
Matthew Hill and Michael Deacon instructed as junior counsel to the Infected Blood Inquiry - Sep 2018
During the 1970s and 1980s, thousands of people (the precise number remains unknown) in the UK were infected with hepatitis C and/or HIV by blood products administered to them, in most cases in order...
Neil Sheldon and Matthew Hill instructed in the Westminster Bridge Inquests - Sep 2018
Neil Sheldon and Matthew Hill are instructed in inquests into the deaths arising from the Westminster Bridge terror attack in March 2017. Neil appears for the Home Secretary, instructed by GLD. ...
Peter Skelton QC, Matthew Hill and Gideon Barth in Court of Appeal inquests challenge - Jul 2018
Peter Skeleton QC, Matthew Hill and Gideon Barth have appeared before the Lord Chief Justice in the Court of Appeal in a case arising from the renewed inquests into the Birmingham Pub Bombings of...
Matthew Hill has been instructed as lead junior counsel to the Infected Blood Inquiry - Apr 2018
The inquiry will examine the use by the NHS of blood products that were contaminated with HIV, Hepatitis C and other infections. Many of the products were imported and obtained from high-risk donor...
Owain Thomas QC and Matthew Hill applied for a court order allowing the OPCW to analyse blood samples taken from victims of the Salisbury nerve agent attack - Mar 2018
Owain Thomas QC and Matthew Hill have successfully applied for a court order allowing the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to conduct analysis of blood samples taken from...
Law Pod UK Ep. 18: Do Judge Led Inquiries work? - Nov 2017
With ongoing public inquiries into tainted blood (now the Infected Blood Inquiry) and historic child sexual abuse, Matthew Hill and Gideon Barth discuss the effectiveness of judge led inquiries with...
Shaheen Rahman QC and Matthew Hill speak at the annual Justice Human Rights Law Conference - Oct 2017
This year Shaheen Rahman QC and Matthew Hill both spoke at the annual Justice Human Rights Law Conference on Friday 13 October, held at the London offices of Freshfields. Both were delighted to have...
1 COR Annual Magazine: Bundle now available for clients and colleagues - Jul 2017
1 Crown Office Row produces a magazine each summer comprising news and a review of the key cases and legal work undertaken by Members of Chambers. The editorial team this year was steered by 1COR...
Matthew Hill helps family obtain neglect finding at inquest into respite care death - Jul 2017
Matthew Hill helps family obtain neglect finding at inquest into respite care death. Emily Bushaway was a 21 year old woman with Niemann-Pick Disease, a rare genetic condition that left her wholly...
Unlawful Killing – Hillsborough Inquest Handed Down - Apr 2016
The 96 inquests into the Hillsborough Stadium Disaster concluded on 26th April 2016. Christina Lambert QC was appointed by the Coroner, Sir John Goldring, in March 2013 to lead the Coroner's team of 7...
Christina Lambert QC Lead Counsel to the new Hillsborough Inquests with Matthew Hill and Paul Reynolds as Junior Counsel - Mar 2014
Christina Lambert QC is acting as Lead Counsel to the new Hillsborough Inquests, with a team of Junior Counsel including Matthew Hill and Paul Reynolds. The original inquests into the tragedy in...
Philippa Whipple QC lead Counsel to the Detainee Inquiry assisted by Matthew Hill - Dec 2013
The report of the Detainee Inquiry led by Sir Peter Gibson has been published by the Government. Philippa Whipple QC was lead counsel to the Inquiry. Matthew Hill was also involved as Counsel. The...
Christina Lambert QC has been appointed as Lead Counsel to the new Hillsborough Inquests with Matthew Hill as Junior Counsel - Apr 2013
Christina Lambert QC has been appointed as Lead Counsel to the new Hillsborough Inquests, with Matthew Hill appointed as Junior Counsel. The original inquests into the tragedy in which 96 spectators...
Nine members of 1COR involved in Al-Sweady Public Inquiry - Mar 2013
After more than three years of preliminary investigations, Monday, 4 March marked the commencement of oral hearings in the Al-Sweady Public Inquiry. The Inquiry was announced by the Secretary of State...
New Appointments to the Attorney General’s A, B and C Panels – February 2013 - Feb 2013
